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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Yamaha YZF-R3

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~336 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm780 mm
Ground clearance168 mm160 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most pulling power, best fuel average. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if most power, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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